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Rabbi Michael Laitner is the Director of Education for the United Synagogue, an assistant rabbi at Finchley Synagogue and a qualified solicitor.
His work for the United Synagogue focuses primarily on publications, educational resources and planning work.
Latest Articles
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50 Years Ago: The Leningrad Hijacking
“15 years hard labour. Treason! The death penalty.” These terrifying words reverberated around...
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Do clothes maketh the man? A lesson from Purim
Read More“And you shall make sacred vestments for Aharon your brother, for kavod and tiferet.” (Shemot...
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Why do we Light Shabbat Candles?
Rabbi Michael Laitner firstly gives the simple explanation that there is a requirement on Shabbat to have light in the home. He then continues to...
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A thought for Tu B'Shevat
God created a magnificent world for us with bountiful resources for us to exploit appropriately for our own needs. Yet it is not always...
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The Second Day of Yom Tov: background and contemporary applications
Rabbi Michael Laitner
This article will set out a brief synopsis of the background to and some contemporary applications...
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